Awards and Accolades

Duke Kahanamoku Beach Named #2 Beach in America for 2013

Duke Kahanamoku Beach has been named as the #2 beach in America for 2013, according to "Dr. Beach." Dr. Stephen Leatherman's annual list. Duke Kahanamoku Beach is the beach fronting the Hilton Hawaiian Village and made this year's list for the fourth consecutive year.

As “Dr. Beach” , Leatherman has selected the annual Top 10 Beaches since 1991. Fifty criteria are used to evaluate beaches, which include water and sand quality as well as safety and environmental management. Dr. Leatherman is an internationally known coastal scientist.

For more details on all the fun you can have on Duke Kahanamoku Beach, in the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon and the surrounding ocean visit our beach and water activities page.

The Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort on Waikiki's best beach has been the proud recipient of a number of prestigious awards over the years. The following is a list of recent or especially long-running awards honoring the Village.

Environment & Community Leadership and Miscellaneous Awards

Hilton Hawaiian Village Wins "Green Business Award"

In 2007, the Hilton Hawaiian Village won its second "Green Business Award" from the State of Hawaii. The award is part of the statewide Green Business Program, a program sponsored by the Hawaii State Department of Health, Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, along with the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. The award is given to companies that employ innovative "green" practices and do their part to ensure that residents and visitors continue to enjoy a healthy environment.